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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran John Marx from Fawkes Digital launched a new website that uses his Brilliance CRM software—upgraded to serve Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana and beyond—to help connect homeless people with local resources. He bought the domains valposhelter.org and valposhelter.com after discovering the city’s earlier initiative was abandoned in November 2021 and has worked tirelessly to expand its reach. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ Food, Insecure, a new 30-minute documentary that exposes food insecurity in Indiana, will be screened on April 9 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at YMCA Camp Triangle Hills and Retreat Center in Crown Point. The event is hosted by NWI Food Council, CoAction, and the Food Bank of NWI (building on the impact of the Emmy-nominated The Working Hungry screenings) and will feature a panel discussion and lunch to discuss lasting solutions. Valpo Life
- ➤ Generous GoFundMe donations helped Midnight, an injured and once-abandoned dog rescued in Gary, make a full recovery at Vale Park Animal Hospital. Dr. Brent Lakia donated the leftover $11,730.39—raised for Midnight’s care—to the Indiana State Police Alliance to support vet care for other pets in need. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Generous GoFundMe donations helped the injured dog Midnight recover after he was found abandoned on an interstate trailer and brought to a foster home. Dr. Brent Lakia of Vale Park Animal Hospital said the extra $11,730.39 will be donated to the Indiana State Police Alliance to help police officers care for pets in similar situations — a gesture that shows the strong compassion in our community. Valpo Life
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will expand its food waste composting program to the Chesterton area starting on April 9 at the Coffee Creek Farmers Market each Wednesday from 3 pm to 7 pm until October 29. Food scraps will be taken to the Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus for composting to help reduce landfill waste. Z107.1
- ➤ Porter County’s Recycling and Waste Reduction District announced an expansion of its food waste composting program to Chesterton starting April 9, with weekly collections held at the Coffee Creek Farmers Market from 3 pm to 7 pm until October 29 — food scraps will be composted at the Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus. Indiana 105
SPORTS NEWS
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Ringing in Spring 5k
8:00 – 9:30 AM — Valparaiso Family YMCA — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the 32nd anniversary with a community-focused run/walk for a good cause.
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Kids Closet Sale
8 AM-12 PM — Butterfield Family Pavilion — $3 cash only — Explore gently used kids' items at this treasure trove for families.
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Open House at Brooks at Vale Park
5-7 p.m. — 3103 Whispering Brook Lane — Free entry — Explore this stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the desirable Brooks at Vale Park subdivision.
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Fight Like a Girl Women's Self-Defense Course
5:30-8 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Cost not specified — Empower yourself with essential self-defense skills taught by local police instructors.
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South Shore Orchestra String Quartet at Blackbird Cafe
3-4:30 p.m. — Blackbird Cafe — Free entry — Experience the beauty of live classical music in an intimate setting.
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A Paris Stroll Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — SmokeTown Blues — Ticket required — Enjoy a creative painting session while sipping cocktails and indulging in great food.
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Tri Kappa Iota Bingo Night Fundraiser
10:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. — 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN — Ticket required — Enjoy Bingo games with cash prizes and support local charity while indulging in a variety of appetizers.
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